Jackson Lab's economy effect

The Jackson Laboratory, the Mount Desert Island's largest employer, has provided Bar Harbor, Maine with an industry besides tourism, which in turn has kept some businesses open during the winter off season.

The town of Bar Harbor seen from Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National park on Mount Desert Island, Maine. The Jackson Laboratory, the island's largest employer, has provided the town with an industry besides tourism, which in turn has kept some businesses open during the winter off-season. Greg Kahn/Staff

Main Street, full of restaurants and boutique shops are open for business on a Sunday night in Bar Harbor, Maine. The Jackson Laboratory, the island's largest employer, has provided the town with an industry besides tourism, which in turn has kept some businesses open during the winter off season. Greg Kahn/Staff

Kayakers return to shore at dusk in Bar Harbor. The Jackson Laboratory, the island's largest employer, has provided the town with an industry besides tourism, which in turn has kept some businesses open during the winter off season. Greg Kahn/Staff

Couples relax on the grassy hill overlooking Bar Harbor on a warm summer evening. The Jackson Laboratory, the island's largest employer, has provided the town with an industry besides tourism, which in turn has kept some businesses open during the winter off season. Greg Kahn/Staff

The town of Bar Harbor has built it's reputation on lobsters and tourism. The Jackson Laboratory, the island's largest employer, has provided the town with another industry, which in turn has kept some businesses open during the winter off-season. Greg Kahn/Staff